Overview of Position: Under administrative direction of the General Manager (GM), provides both operational and programmatic support to Madera Irrigation District (District or MID). The District Engineer supervises the Engineering Department and performs professional engineering tasks associated with District operations, maintenance and engineering programs.

Some Essential Duties include:

Designs distribution system control structures, pipelines, bridges, and weirs.

Performs cost and feasibility studies for project planning purposes.

Prepares detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.

Drafts and reviews legal documents related to engineering between the District and private individuals or other agencies.

Plans, organizes, monitors, and supervises the work of the Engineering Department.

Monitors and inspects construction activities of District and non-District forces.

Evaluates and prepares reports regarding riparian and appropriative water rights.

Serves as a consultant to District staff with civil engineering questions.

Coordinates projects with other public agencies.

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Agricultural Engineering or closely related field, and five (5) years of broad and extensive post college experience with at least three (3) years of the experience in a management or a supervisory capacity required. Public agency experience a plus.

Licenses, Registration, Accreditation: Licensed with the State of California as a Civil Engineer in good standing and possession of a Class C California Motor Vehicle License is required.

How to Apply: Visit http://www.madera-id.org under Career Opportunities and complete the application. Return all forms (Cover Letter, Application, and Resume) to: